SC Summons Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle in Contempt Case over Posts on CJI
The court will decide whether remarks by two critics of Chief Justice Surya Kant warrant criminal contempt action.
- On Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut to appear personally and journalist Nikhil Wagle to join virtually on November 17 for criminal contempt proceedings involving Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
- The Supreme Court Bar Association initiated the contempt petition after Raut and Wagle criticized the Chief Justice's refusal to meet Opposition party delegates last week, with Raut alleging inappropriate interactions with political figures.
- Journalist Wagle submitted an unconditional apology and deleted his social media post, while Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi noted Raut's required response and legal authorization were absent from court records.
- Proceedings are scheduled for November 17 at 2 pm, where SCBA President and senior advocate Pradeep Rai's petition will be heard; Rai alleged the remarks undermined public confidence in constitutional institutions.
- Attorney General R Venkataramani granted consent for proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, with the bench observing the matter raises significant issues concerning the entire judicial institution's integrity.
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Supreme Court summons Sanjay Raut in person over judiciary remarks
The Supreme Court has directed Sanjay Raut to appear personally on November 17, while Nikhil Wagle may join virtually. The contempt case tests the boundary between fair criticism and remarks that may undermine judicial authority.
Sanjay Raut says he will appear before SC in contempt proceedings over remarks on CJI
Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, confirmed his appearance in the Supreme Court for contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court directed Raut to appear personally on November 17 regarding his remarks. Earlier, show-cause notices were issued to Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle by the apex court. These notices were related to a contempt plea filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association.
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Sanjay Raut Asked To Appear Before SC On Nov 17 In Contempt Case Over CJI Remarks
<p>The Supreme Court has directed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut to appear in person on November 17 in connection with a criminal contempt petition over his remarks about Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. The court has also directed journalist Nikhil Wagle to join the proceedings through video conferencing on the same date.</p> <p>The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) initiated contempt proceedings over comments made by Raut and Wagle …
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